More than 2,500 companies were nominated or asked to participate in the 2017 Top Workplaces contest by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and its partner, Workplace Dynamics. Employees across the metro area responded to print and online solicitations that began appearing in September. 

Using survey results, a list of 150 workplaces was compiled, consisting of 25 large companies50 midsize companies and 75 small companiesSupreme Lending-Southeast Region was the top small workplace

I am empowered to serve others and meet their needs and expectations. I know I can count on my co-workers to also take care of our clients and receive rave reviews at closing.

Everyone is in the same boat and we are all rowing together, putting our customer first and always doing the right thing.

(This is an) environment where personal and professional best is encouraged and rewarded. Each individual is respected for the gifts they bring.

I am fully appreciated and feel completely loved. My whole life has been enriched.

I couldn't imagine ever having the opportunity, sense of belonging and ethical leadership at any other company.

I feel I have an extremely high ceiling. I love my co-workers and I am excited about work every day. The leadership here is second to none and I feel blessed to be a part of such a great organization.

I have flexibility to work at home and to balance my life and work time. The people I work with are awesome, caring individuals and they care about me as a person, as well as an employee. I have all the tools and technical support needed to successfully work from home.

I love my job because it is like a family and I feel genuinely inspired by my company to serve our customers 100 percent, each and every day.

It gives me the opportunity to showcase my abilities and prove that I am a valuable asset to this company. If we were missing one person, it would not be the same. We all operate as a unit.

It really is the best place to work. From when I started here, there has been nothing but support for my career growth. Supreme really does care about me and where my career is heading. The company this year challenged everyone to become their best and actually cares about your progress and development.

It is engaging and challenging. It allows me to utilize my entire skill set.

The management team allows trust and allows me to work at my full potential with very little micromanaging.

I've worked at a number of companies in this industry and none even come close to the quality, professionalism and dedication to employee and customer service that is displayed every day in this company. And that dedication makes my job so much easier. I have a family here that allows each of us to reach out when needed and corrects us when needed in a kind and loving way. It's a one-of-a-kind company.

My boss is understanding and supports the team to the best of his ability.

My flexibility that I have and the genuine respect that everyone who works here has for each other.

My supervisors are very encouraging and really challenge you to be your professional and personal best!

Supreme cares about me and helps me to be the best person I can be in my work, my faith, my marriage and family.

The company sticks together in not only the good times, but the bad times. Everyone lifts each other up and the energy and environment are so positive.